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Tamara's avatar

I love these questions - “What does it mean to try to assess without context? What is there to evaluate if there’s no understanding of the life behind the submitted paper or project?” We don’t ask them enough.

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Natalie Davey's avatar

Thanks for saying that - so much life gets lost in the letter/grade.

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Ruth Sultana's avatar

Loved "what is there to evaluate if there's no understanding of the life behind the submitted paper or project" Natalie - so true, think I'm going to quote you in my final assignment in the assessments course!! P.S. also loved the conversation and if it got into salamanders, better yet. Truthfully, that conversation represented a little bit of the best part of life. Wish my cats could talk :)

Ruth Sultana

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Natalie Davey's avatar

Ruth! Glad to know that something here might make it into your important work! And yes, those little moments of connection do mean so much right? 🐈🐈‍⬛

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Rebecca Davey's avatar

Best conversation!!

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Natalie Davey's avatar

It really was! I could have taken it further - salamanders were also involved.

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